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Bloodlines: The Story of the Sydney Swans, One Memory at a Time

Darcy Smyth
Sydney Swans
True Bloods Podcast
QBE Sydney Swans Academy
Bloodliners
Australian Football League
Kenny Williams
Sydney Swans Centre
Greater Western Sydney Giants
100K Sports
Australian Sports Media
AFL Fan Media Culture
Adam Goodes
True Bloods
Rookie In Red and White Podcast
Bloodlines: the Story Of the Sydney Swans
ARA First Nations Academy
Derby (football)
New South Wales
Family and Swans Memories
Apparition Media

Bloodlines is a podcast about more than football. It is a story-led series that captures the heart and culture of the Sydney Swans through personal conversations with the players, coaches, staff, fans and community members who shaped it. Darcy Smyth is a lifelong Swans fan, business and leadership mentor, and storyteller. He believes great clubs are not built on moments, they are built on memory. ... more

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Madison Clarke
Co-host of the True Bloods Podcast, longtime Swans supporter
True Bloods Podcast
Episode: 24: Madison Clarke | How True Bloods Became More Than a Podcast
Deebles Baxter
Host of the True Bloods Podcast, prominent Sydney Swans supporter
True Bloods Podcast
Episode: 23: Deebles Baxter | How a Swans Fan Became the Voice of the Fanbase
Matt Donnelly
Lifelong Sydney Swans fan and administrator of a major Sydney Swans Facebook group
Sydney Swans Facebook Groups
Episode: 21: Matt Donnelly | Managing a Group of 30,000 Swans Diehards on Facebook
Polly Porridge
Voice behind True Bloods podcast, prominent Swans supporter
True Bloods / Sydney Swans community
Episode: 19: Polly Porridge | She Started as a Supporter, Now She's a True Blood
Tyson Hunter
Co-founder and director of Apparition Media
Apparition Media
Episode: 18: Tyson Hunter | Creating The Adam Goodes Mural
Zane Rednwhite
One of the most recognizable fan voices in the Sydney Swans online community
Sydney Swans online community
Episode: 16: Zane Rednwhite | The Go-to Fan on Swans Social Media
Darcy Carnahan
Commercial sales manager at the GWS Giants
GWS Giants
Episode: 15: Darcy Carnahan | The Battle of the Bridge: Little Brother No More
David Lennon
Sydney-based Swans fan and creator of Swommentary, host of Chat on Tap
Independent creator
Episode: 14: David Lennon | Satire, Swans and... Swommentary
Anita Murphy
Manager of customer operations at the Sydney Swans, overseeing ticketing systems, membership services, and Match Day experience
Sydney Swans
Episode: 13: Anita Murphy | 20 Years Inside Swans HQ

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Darcy Smyth
Host of Bloodlines: The Story of the Sydney Swans, One Memory at a Time, guiding conversations with Swans fans and insiders

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21: Matt Donnelly | Managing a Group of 30,000 Swans Diehards on Facebook
Q: What is your Marty Matna moment?
Matt recalls the 2023 Patty McCartan/Geelong episode and broader Bloods culture as a defining moment; instead of choosing high-profile on-field plays, he emphasizes the emotional and community impact—how fans rallied around the McCartan family and turned adversity into a unifying memory.
16: Zane Rednwhite | The Go-to Fan on Swans Social Media
Q: What is your Marty Matner moment?
The Martyr Matner moment described centers on Nick Malczewski's brave, self-sacrificial wing play in the 2012 Grand Final, where his collision and boundary contest created a turnover that led to Sydney's eventual premiership, illustrating unselfish teamwork and the bigger story beyond highlight reels.
13: Anita Murphy | 20 Years Inside Swans HQ
Q: What is the future of AFL football in technology and virtual experiences?
She suggests that while VR could play a role, the social and communal value of being there in person—sharing the walk to the ground, the rituals, and the atmosphere—will remain core to the fan experience.
13: Anita Murphy | 20 Years Inside Swans HQ
Q: What does a typical day look like in your role managing customer operations for the Swans?
Her role centers on membership and ticketing systems, ensuring seamless match-day experiences, and working with partners like AFL and Ticketmaster to deliver reliable infrastructure and engaging member activations.
13: Anita Murphy | 20 Years Inside Swans HQ
Q: Tell us about your early days as a fan and how you connected with the Swans.
Anita explains growing up around rugby and being introduced to AFL by her dad, with lifelong memories of first games in Sydney and the family membership evolving into a long-term commitment and deep club connection.

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This show centers on personal stories that illuminate the culture, memory, and community around a storied AFL club. Episodes routinely weave fan memory, insider access, and behind-the-scenes perspectives—from supporters and volunteers to media creators and club staff—into thoughtful conversations about identity, belonging, and the evolution of fan-driven media. A strong throughline is the way memory and community sustain engagement beyond on-field results, with recurring moments that highlight family, supporters' rituals, and how fans help shape the club's culture. The podcast often features long-time supporters, community leaders, and content creators who broker connections between the club and its broader social ecosystem, making it parti... more

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